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Kevin Jansen files notice of Non-Candidacy for Turtle Lake School Board
School board member Kevin Jansen, whose term expires in April 2022, has officially filed a Notification of Non-Candidacy for the upcoming school board election on Tuesday, December 21. Jansen’s seat will be open at the Spring 2022 election. By filing the Notification on Non-candidacy, Jansen is giving advance notice that he does not intend to…
Read MoreA Look Back at The Times
10 YEARS AGO DECEMBER 29, 2011 In an attempt to save the taxpayers money the Village may look into a well rehab project for the new well located at the Hartzell softball field due to high arsenic levels detected. Public Works Director Cory Davis explained the issue to the Village board at their most recent…
Read MoreMan Charged After Threatening and Fleeing an Officer
A Turtle Lake police officer, responding to a call of a disorderly individual at an Elizabeth Court residence, was forced to use pepper spray to subdue him after a short foot chase and a failed attempt with a taser. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN THE TIMES OR READ ONLINE WITH PAID SUBSCRIPTION.
Read MoreSOS and Lions Club Begin Christmas Drive To Aid Local Families
The Turtle Lake Lions Club and the Turtle Lake SOS (Students Offering Support) organization have begun their annual Christmas Drive recently. The groups are seeking monetary donations, which are then used to purchase clothing, food and toys for these families; making Christmas a less stressful time. A huge advance “Thank You” to all the individuals…
Read MoreA Look Back at The Times
10 YEARS AGO DECEMBER 22, 2011 Sunshine Community Fitness is creating a Positive Thinking and Exhilerating Goal Networking Group. Meetings will be held the second and fourth Monday of every month beginning Monday, January 9, 2012, from 6-7:30 p.m. Group meetings will be held at Lake Country Pizza on Hwy. 8 & 63 in Turtle…
Read MoreSyringes discovered after K9 search
After being notified of a vehicle that was allegedly one of two vehicles involved in the use, or sale, of methamphetamine in Turtle Lake was headed east on Hwy. 8 a Barron police officer later observed the vehicle and followed it to the Dollar Store where he saw a female exit. SEE COMPLETE STORY IN…
Read MoreSOS and Lions Club Begin Christmas Drive To Aid Local Families
The Turtle Lake Lions Club and the Turtle Lake SOS (Students Offering Support) organization have begun their annual Christmas Drive recently. The groups are seeking monetary donations, which are then used to purchase clothing, food and toys for these families; making Christmas a less stressful time. A huge advance “Thank You” to all the individuals…
Read MoreSanta Visits Village Park
Sometimes you just never know who you may run into in the Turtle Lake Village Park. Enjoying the unseasonable warm weather on Sunday, the Merriman and Anderson families decided to spend the day sliding on the hill and playing on the playground equipment. Unbeknownst to the children, Santa Claus, who wanted to check out the…
Read MoreStill Looking For Vintage Photos
Pictured is “Boots” LaBlanc standing on a road grader. It is estimated the photo was taken in the summer of 1957. “Boots” was a longtime employee of the Town of Turtle Lake, employed for 42 years (1956 until his death in 1998). If you have any old-tyme photos or negatives you would like to see…
Read MoreLions Club Members Gather To Delivery Fruit Baskets
The Turtle Lake Lions Club delivered 150 Merry Christmas Fruit Baskets to senior citizens around the Turtle Lake community Wednesday, December 8. The Lions Club does this every year. Lion’s members participating in the holiday deliveries were, left to right: Gary Solum, Dorie Solum, Oreen Nottom, Gary Nottom, Bob Knoll, Pat Wick and Dave Wozniak. Produce…
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